a city in the east part of the san francisco bay area in california. there is a university there; Cal State East Bay (formally known as Cal State Hayward.)often reffered to as the haystack. their area code is 510. near the city of Fremont.

A name of english descent, literally meaning "guardian of the heged area." Hayward stems from medieval times, Haywards served as the guardians of castles and royalty. Haywards were known for their knight-like traits, they were usually the last line of defense in protection of the royal family. Similar to the secret service in modern times.

Dude A - "Dude, Obama's in town! let's go get him to sign my gun!"

Dude B - "Yo man, you couldn't even get close, a Hayward would shank your ass"

Hayward is the meaning of a sweet ; perfect guy and person overall. Anyone who meets him will instatly get butterflies and completely fall inlove with him. Hes a nice, funny, smart and outstanding and fun person to be around. Any girl who gets him is the luckiest girl in the worl. Hes something to take pride in and never let go. Hayward is the type of guy that will be there forever. He is "love at first sight".